Date:

June 2012

Date
1st April 2014
Memo # 1314-091

E M O R A N D U M

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To:
Re:

The University Community

Revised University Mission Statement

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I am very pleased to inform the community that at its regular meeting on 1st March 2014, the Board
of Trustees approved the revised University Mission Statement.

Revised University Mission Statement

Approved by the Board of Trustees, 1st March 2014
Xavier University (Ateneo de Cagayan) is a Filipino, Catholic and Jesuit educational
community dedicated to the integral development of the person for the needs of
Mindanao, the Philippines and Asia-Pacific.
As a University, Xavier engages in the authentic search for the truth through
teaching, formation, research and social outreach; it is dedicated to the renewal,
discovery, safeguarding and communication of knowledge and human values; and it
trains men and women to think rigorously, so as to act rightly and serve humanity
justly.
As a Filipino University, Xavier is devoted to the appreciation, preservation and
enrichment of the Filipino culture and heritage; to the sustainable development of the
nation; and to the pursuit of the common good.
As a Catholic University, Xavier is committed to the proclamation of the joy of the
Gospel; its commitment is rooted in a deep personal friendship with Jesus Christ
manifested by loyalty to the Church characterized by a preferential option for the
poor; it shares in the privileged task of fostering the interdisciplinary and integrated
encounter between faith, reason and the sciences.
As a Jesuit University, Xavier participates in the Jesuit mission of reconciliation with
God, with others and with creation; it seeks to serve the faith, promote justice,
dialogue with culture and religions, and protect the environment; it upholds the
Ignatian values of magis, cura personalis and finding-God-in-all-things.
In sum, Xavier University forms men and women of competence, conscience and
commitment in service of the Church, the global community and the Filipino people.
May all who study and work at Xavier always be inspired to pursue our mission, AMDG!

Roberto C Yap SJ
President

X AVIER U NIVERSITY A TENEO DE C AGAYAN

In consortium with ATENEO DE DAVAO UNIVERSITY and ATENEO DE ZAMBOANGA UNIVERSITY

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

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